Mental health network Heart of Texas Behavioral Health reports data breach
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The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is alerting its current and former patients about a potential breach of their medical privacy. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) is an organization that provides a range of mental health and behavioral health services. The organization operates in the Heart of Texas region, and its services are often funded through state and federal resources.
On October 22, a security incident compromised the network of the organization, leading to unauthorized access. The compromised information may include personal and medical details such as:
- names,
- birth dates,
- medical record numbers,
- health insurance policy numbers,
- specifics about medical treatments.
- The extent of exposed information varies among individuals.
No details are disclosed about the number of affected individuals nor the nature of the attack.
The organization is reaching out with written notifications to those possibly affected, reassuring them about the current security of their network. These notices also provide guidance on protective measures individuals can take and offer complimentary identity theft protection services.
Despite the breach, the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network assures that there's no evidence of misuse of any individual's information. They have engaged a specialized forensic incident response firm to fortify their network and investigate the incident.
